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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Spotted Tussock Caterpillar

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:




Have you ever found a caterpillar with pointed tufts of hair? This is usually a good sign that you shouldn’t touch it! Fine hairs can cause skin irritation and help keep the caterpillar safe.

Photo: Spotted tussock caterpillar by Courtney Celley/USFWS. 

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